Upper Kedron

Upper Kedron lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Upper Kedron is around 6,584. This reflects a growth of 784 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,800. AreaSearch estimates this based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 708 persons per square kilometer. Upper Kedron's growth rate of 13.5% exceeds the SA3 area (8.0%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed around 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where utilised. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Upper Kedron is expected to grow by 702 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 5.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Upper Kedron among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Upper Kedron experienced approximately 67 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS data. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 337 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in about 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $569,000. In FY-26, Upper Kedron has registered $87.3 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Kedron shows 180% more development activity per person. New building activity comprises 90% detached houses and 10% attached dwellings. The area has approximately 122 people per dwelling approval.

AreaSearch projects Upper Kedron's population to grow by 367 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting adequate new housing supply to meet demand.

Upper Kedron has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting this region. Key initiatives include Ferny Grove Central Mixed Use Development, Ferny Grove Station Car Park Upgrade, Great Western Super Centre Expansion & Renovation, and Ferny Hills Precinct Planning Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Upper Kedron well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Upper Kedron has a well-educated workforce with professional services being prominently represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 3,507 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Upper Kedron stands at 77.8%, surpassing Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment among residents is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Notably, employment in public administration & safety is at 2.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 2.7% compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 1.4% in Upper Kedron, causing a fall of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Upper Kedron. These projections indicate that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Upper Kedron's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Upper Kedron's median income among taxpayers was $75,881 with an average of $90,146. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Upper Kedron would be approximately $86,497 (median) and $102,757 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Upper Kedron rank highly nationally, between the 92nd and 96th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 34.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,271 individuals), aligning with regional trends where this cohort represents 33.3%. A substantial proportion, 49.7%, earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, while residents rank within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Upper Kedron is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Upper Kedron's dwellings were entirely houses at the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 81.6% houses. Home ownership in Upper Kedron was 19.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.8% and rented ones at 26.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, above the Brisbane metro average of $2,167. Median weekly rent was $455, higher than the Brisbane metro figure of $400. Nationally, Upper Kedron's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Upper Kedron features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 92.3% of all households, including 58.0% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 7.7%, with lone person households at 7.1% and group households comprising 0.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7.

Upper Kedron demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Upper Kedron's educational attainment is notably higher than Queensland's average. Among residents aged 15 or above, 36.6% have university qualifications, compared to the state's 25.7%. University degrees are most common at 23.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.5% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 22.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.7% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education. However, educational facilities may not be within immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Upper Kedron has 13 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There is one route serving these stops, offering a total of 131 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Upper Kedron is rated as good, with residents located an average of 342 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 18 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Upper Kedron's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Upper Kedron's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (4,142 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.1 and 6.7% of residents respectively. A total of 75.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Upper Kedron has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 7.0% (460 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, overall results are outstanding.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Upper Kedron was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Upper Kedron's population showed higher cultural diversity with 11.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 21.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.0%. Judaism, though small at 0.1%, was proportionally higher compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

Major ancestry groups were Australian (28.6%), English (27.8%), and Irish (8.3%). Notably, South African (1.2% vs regional 0.8%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Dutch (1.5% vs 1.3%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Upper Kedron compared to the Greater Brisbane region.

Upper Kedron hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Upper Kedron's median age is 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and substantially lower than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Upper Kedron has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (17.5%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.5%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.6% to 13.9%, while those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 1.9% to 3.1%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 19.3% to 17.5%. Population forecasts for Upper Kedron in 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 20%, adding 211 residents to reach a total of 1,258. Meanwhile, both the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.